The Martin’s Cove: Mormon Trail Site includes a visitors’ center with artwork, artifacts, and exhibits about the rescue of the Willie and Martin handcart companies and the Hunt and Hodgett wagon companies in 1856 and the Latter-day Saint migration west. Throughout the historic site, monuments, memorials, and sculptures commemorate the rescue. A trail loop leads to the eastern portion of the cove. Visitors may also hike a trail that leads to Devil’s Gate and explore the Sun Ranch at Devil’s Gate, a national historic landmark interpreting the homestead and cattle ranch that began on the site in 1872.
This is such a beautiful site. Some of my Ancestors traveled by Handcarts as part of the Willey and Martin Handcart Companies. This was our third trip to this site but our first time seeing the museum.
DJ
David Jones
Jun 22, 2024
5.0
A Beautiful memorial to the indomitable spirit and will of men and women when faced with adversity and challenges of man and nature. Certainly worth a visit even if you find it’s out of your way.